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FE03 XXP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

222,189 mi
Last recorded222,189 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XXP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 222,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 214,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F and O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Door steps corroded, not structural to subframe mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2015 214,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Within 12" of rear spring shackles (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F and O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Door steps corroded, not structural to subframe mounts

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2014 199,514 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 199,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2013 178,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 178,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads appear low and discs corroded

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 156,267 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 156,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 139,610 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 139,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 117,411 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear reversing light n/w,spare wheel missing from carrier,n/s door mirror damaged,n/s door and panel damage,front number plate damaged.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 117,411 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear reversing light n/w,spare wheel missing from carrier,n/s door mirror damaged,n/s door and panel damage,front number plate damaged.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s reverse light n/w,n/s door mirror insecure and damaged,spare wheel missing out of carrier,

Fail 23 Oct 2009 104,392 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s reverse light n/w,n/s door mirror insecure and damaged,spare wheel missing out of carrier,

Pass 20 Oct 2008 96,674 miles

bonnet stay securing clip broken,n/s rear fog light n/w o/s rear reverse light n/w,spare wheel missing from carrier,front number plate damaged.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 96,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

bonnet stay securing clip broken,n/s rear fog light n/w o/s rear reverse light n/w,spare wheel missing from carrier,front number plate damaged.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 843,223 miles

hand brake high

Fail 23 Oct 2007 84,322 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

hand brake high

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,188 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,441 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,441 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FE03 XXP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 XXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE03 XXP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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